The reported oad was received for analysis.When connected to a saline pump, no flow was observed through the handle assembly or saline sheath of the device.A visual and destructive analysis of the nose cone fluid port found it to be blocked by adhesive.A cross section of the nose cone assembly revealed the nose cone hypotube adhesive to have wicked into the nose cone fluid port.There was no other damage or abnormalities with the device which would have contributed to the reported event.At the conclusion of the device analysis investigation, the reported event was confirmed.Additional investigation will be performed in relation to this event.The device history record for this oad lot number has been reviewed.No issues or discrepancies were noted during this review that would have contributed to the reported event.The device met material, assembly, and quality control requirements.(b)(4).
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It was reported that the saline line of the coronary orbital atherectomy device (oad) was primed, however the saline solution was not flushing through the device.The oad was replaced to complete the procedure with no adverse events reported.Based on the results of the device analysis investigation, this was determined to meet the definition of a reportable event.
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